JACKSON, Miss. (Interstat) — Texas Southern earned a 60-46 women’s basketball victory over Jackson State on Thursday night at Lee Williams Athletic Center. The visiting Lady Tigers used a dominant second quarter, outscoring Jackson State 24-14, to build a 36-24 halftime lead and never looked back in the Southwestern Athletic Conference game. Texas Southern improved to 8-9 overall, while Jackson State fell to 3-13. Daeja Holmes and Taliyah Logwood led Texas Southern with 17 and 12 points, respectively. Pierre-Noelle Tcheuhchoua scored a game-high 17 points for the Jackson State Lady Tigers in the loss. Attendance was 311.

JACKSON, Miss. (Interstat) — In a clash of Lady Tigers that defied pregame projections, the visiting Texas Southern women’s basketball team delivered a commanding defensive performance to secure a 60-46 victory over Jackson State at the Lee Williams Athletic Center on Thursday night. Entering the Southwestern Athletic Conference matchup, statistical models heavily favored the home team, giving Jackson State a 74 percent probability to win. Instead, Texas Southern methodically built and maintained a double-digit lead for the majority of the contest, improving its season record to 8-9 while handing Jackson State its 13th loss against only three wins. The most critical phase of the game unfolded in the second quarter, where Texas Southern effectively put the outcome out of reach. Leading by just two points after a tightly contested first period, the visitors unleashed a 24-point offensive outburst while holding Jackson State to 14 points. This surge transformed a narrow 12-10 edge into a commanding 36-24 halftime advantage. The run was fueled by balanced scoring and stifling defense that forced Jackson State into a series of turnovers and contested shots. Texas Southern guard Daeja Holmes, a sophomore from Fresno, California, led all scorers with 17 points, adding an assist and a block in 30 minutes of action. She was instrumental in the second-quarter separation, hitting a key three-pointer and converting free throws. She was complemented by forward Taliyah Logwood, who provided a crucial 12-point contribution off the bench, and guard Jordyn Marshall of Pearland, Texas, who chipped in 11 points. Jackson State, struggling to find consistent offense, was led by forward Pierre-Noelle Tcheuhchoua of Omaha, Nebraska. She matched Holmes’ 17 points and was a persistent presence inside, grabbing multiple offensive rebounds. Guards Rhema Pegues of Olive Branch, Mississippi, and Jaileyah Cotton of Bardstown, Kentucky, each distributed three assists, but the team shot poorly from the field throughout the night. After establishing its substantial halftime lead, Texas Southern never allowed Jackson State to mount a serious threat. The home team managed to cut the deficit to 10 points on several occasions in the second half, but each time Texas Southern answered with a timely basket. A driving layup by Logwood and a three-pointer from Holmes in the third quarter stifled any momentum, and the lead never dipped below 12 in the final quarter. Texas Southern’s defense was the story, holding Jackson State to single-digit scoring in the first and third quarters. The visitors also controlled the glass and capitalized on 15 Jackson State turnovers, translating them into 18 points. Texas Southern guard Malaya LeSueur of Portland, Oregon, played a game-high 36 minutes, directing the offense with three assists and anchoring the perimeter defense. The win marks Texas Southern’s second consecutive conference victory following a win over Arkansas-Pine Bluff last Saturday. Jackson State, meanwhile, sees a brief two-game winning streak snapped after a road victory at Alabama State. Texas Southern continues its road swing with a visit to Alcorn State on Saturday. Jackson State will look to regroup at home against Prairie View on the same day. An announced crowd of 311 watched the game at Lee Williams Athletic Center.

JACKSON, Miss. (Interstat) — A pair of teams seeking momentum in the Southwestern Athletic Conference will clash Thursday when the Texas Southern Lady Tigers visit the Jackson State Lady Tigers at Lee Williams Athletic Center. Texas Southern (7-9, 2-1 SWAC) enters with a winning conference record, having secured victories in its last two outings. The Lady Tigers are coming off an 80-57 rout of Arkansas-Pine Bluff on Saturday, powered by a career-high 29 points from guard Jordyn Marshall. The junior has been a catalyst, averaging 17.7 points over her last three games. Jackson State (3-12, 1-2) snapped a six-game skid with its own league win Saturday, a 62-54 decision at Alabama State. Guard Rhema Pegues led the way with 20 points and three assists, showcasing the scoring punch she has provided all season. The Lady Tigers will look to build on that performance and protect their home court. Despite their overall records, both teams have shown recent signs of life within the conference. Texas Southern’s offense has found a rhythm, averaging 76 points in its two SWAC wins. Jackson State’s defense held Alabama State to 54 points, a season-best in SWAC play. The matchup features a contrast in trajectories. Texas Southern has won three of its last five, while Jackson State has struggled for consistency, with its win over Alabama State marking just its second since late November. Containing Marshall will be a primary focus for the home team, while Texas Southern must account for Pegues, who has scored in double figures in five of her last six games. This game opens a key two-game homestand for Jackson State. Texas Southern continues a stretch of four out of five games on the road. Tip-off is set for Thursday night in Jackson.